then they are not able to pay their income taxes, getig paying jobs, pay higher income taxes for the government. that goes into a vicious cycle. >> if we don't have the money, we cannot buy textbooks and supplies for our students. >> college seniors who graduated in 2009 carried on average of $24,000 in student loan debt, up 6% from 2008. >> it continues growing. today, student loan debt has climbed to an avere of $27,000 nationwide. >> if they don't go to college, how they're going to afford a place to live, and once they get out of college, how they're going to pay back these student loans that are so huge. >> i just think everything is just up in the air and nobody appen.from year to year whats >> we inherent the nation and therefore the debt and the economy. if our nation is unable to support our futures, how will we be able to pursue our own happiness and dreams? >> the economy supports the people. >> from small businesses, to jobs, to income -- >> and as a younger generation -- >> we hope to begin our lives in a nation -- >> that creates many opportunities -- >> for a brighter